The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Three Rivers
The Village Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5LH
How it compares in Three Rivers
In Three Rivers, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Store sits behind roughly 472 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ← The Village Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Village Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durka PO Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Hillside Pre-School Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2017 |
| Chicken Land Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Mezze Mangal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| A&E Newsagent Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Corner Brew Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| India Rasoi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Three Rivers Council on 31 May 2018.
Is The Village Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 31 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Store compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Store holds a 4. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Village Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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